Natick, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Natick Police Department serves the city of Natick, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 818 violent crimes and 2,211 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.0 per 100k residents, which is 66.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 155.2 per 100k, 5.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents818 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate155.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,211 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate141.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,993 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.0 | A | 818 | 106.2 | -66.1% |
| Property Crime | 155.2 | C | 2211 | 163.6 | -5.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.5 | A | 171 | 22.3 | -75.1% |
| Burglary | 11.1 | A | 132 | 24.0 | -53.9% |
| Larceny | 141.3 | D | 1993 | 116.4 | +21.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 78 | 22.2 | -87.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland | 6 miles | A 22.1 | A 14.7 | Violent: 38.8% lower Property: 90.5% lower |
| Needham | 6 miles | A 15.5 | A 65.0 | Violent: 57.0% lower Property: 58.1% lower |
| Ashland | 6 miles | A 43.6 | A 27.2 | Violent: 21.0% higher Property: 82.4% lower |
| Sudbury | 7 miles | A 10.5 | A 47.2 | Violent: 70.9% lower Property: 69.6% lower |
| Medfield | 7 miles | A 37.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 4.5% higher Property: N/A |